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A stone rolled back, an empty tomb, and a message that refuses to be tamed—Mark 16 pulls us into the shock of resurrection and the challenge of what comes next. We walk scene by scene through the chapter, from the women’s dawn visit to the final commission, and then slow down over the knotty parts: manuscript questions around verses 9–20, why early witnesses struggled to recognize Jesus, and how to read the promise of signs without turning faith into a performance.

I share why “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” should build confidence, not fear. The thief on the cross stands beside Nicodemus as we explore what it means to be born of water and Spirit, and why baptism is an act of obedience that points to a deeper miracle God works in the heart. We also face common pressures head-on—claims that tongues or sensational signs are the ultimate proof of salvation—and hold them up to Galatians 5. The Spirit’s fruit is the steady evidence: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

All of this leads to a simple, freeing center: cling to Christ, keep step with the Spirit, and test every voice by Scripture. Signs mattered in the apostolic witness, and we still pray for God’s power. But the clearest differentiator today is fidelity to the Word and a life that looks like Jesus. If a message veers from Scripture, we name it and walk away. If a teacher’s life grows the fruit of the Spirit, we lean in and learn. Press play for a grounded walk through Mark 16 that swaps anxiety for clarity and performance for obedience. If this study strengthens your faith, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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